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Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 25
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series Leaks August 7 Release as Hands-On Report Questions Ultra Name
Updated
Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 25

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 8 Series Leaks August 7 Release as Hands-On Report Questions Ultra Name

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Google · Jun 25

Summary

  • August 7 is the leaked store-shelf date for Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra in Korea, with an official unveiling still expected on July 22.
  • Hands-on impressions from leaker Lanzuk describe the standard Fold 8’s wider inner-display form factor as making its perceived weight feel “unbelievable” and like “a new beginning.”
  • The same leak says the Fold 8 Ultra differs little from the wider model beyond better display pixels and a reduced crease, undercutting the value of the “Ultra” branding.
  • Samsung is also said to be using thicker ultra-thin glass to improve durability and crease performance, while keeping its doubled-storage pre-order perk with tighter eligibility conditions.

Insights

With minimal upgrades, is the Galaxy Z Fold 8 'Ultra' just a marketing trick to sell a slightly refined older design?
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